Name: Washingtonian's Best of Washington 2026
Start: 2026-07-23T18:00:00-04:00
Location: The Anthem

The Anthem

The Anthem | July 23, 2026 | 6-10 PM The DMV’s biggest food party gets a rock &amp; roll remix at this year’s Best of Washington! Best of Washington is Washingtonian’s premier food and drink event featuring unlimited bites from 60+ DMV restaurants, an open bar, a live DJ, fun themed experiences, and more! Grab your tickets and join us on July 23!

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The Anthem | July 23, 2026 | 6-10 PM  The DMV’s biggest food party gets a rock & roll remix at this year’s Best of Washington!...

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Community&nbsp; yard sale&nbsp; 8 to 2 starting&nbsp; july 18th through October&nbsp; every 3rd Saturday contact John Jewell&nbsp; at 571-477-4648. Johnjewell646@yahoo.com&nbsp;

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Community  yard sale  8 to 2 starting  july 18th through October  every 3rd Saturday contact John Jewell  at 571-477-4648....

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Are you tired of always doing the same thing every weekend? It's easy to get into a rut and end up staring at your phone all night.
The Good Liar is a gasp-per-minute performance unlike any other show you’ve seen. Brian Curry will pretend to read people’s minds, and it has more twists than a Hitchcock film.
Give your night out a shot of espresso and look forward to a weekend that you'll be talking about forever.

Local Event: Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry The Good Liar

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What happens when Japanese funeral etiquette meets American chaos? Find out in How To Die In Japan, a solo dark comedy making its East Coast debut at the District Fringe Festival this July.
Performer Miyo Yamauchi, a Moth StorySLAM Champion born and raised in Japan, guides audiences through the rigid rules of TPO — Time, Place, and Occasion — as she navigates loss from the collision point of two cultures with very different ideas about how to grieve. It's a show that's funnier than it sounds and more moving than you'd expect, blending original score, animation, and 70 minutes of sharp, personal storytelling.
The production features composer Michael D. Mortilla (Sony/Columbia Pictures, the Olympics), Gold Telly Award-winning visual designer Anthony Phills, lighting by Willow McFatter, and direction by Jane Morris (Second City, Brooklyn Nine-Nine). The Los Angeles premiere sold out in 36 hours.
Performances: 
6:00pm Sunday, July 12 
7:45pm Saturday, July 18 
6:15pm Sunday, July 19 
5:45pm &amp; 8:15pm Friday, July 24 
5:45pm Saturday, July 25
Where: University of the District of Columbia, Building 46W, 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 
Tickets: <a href="https://districtfringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/how-to-die-in-japan/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">districtfringe.ssboxoffice.com/events/how-to-die-in-japan/</a> 
More info: <a href="https://miyo.net/how-to-die-in-japan" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">miyo.net/how-to-die-in-japan</a>

Local Event: [LIVE THEATER] How To Die In Japan: Your Normal Is Not My Normal

[LIVE THEATER] How To Die In Japan: Your Normal...

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Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center

📢 Community members - Adopters and fosters are needed for 19&nbsp;dogs on the urgent list by today, 7/21.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please go meet and adopt dogs today. The fee for Azul is sponsored ($0).&nbsp;The fee for Bobo and Red is $0 based on weight.&nbsp;They are over capacity with dogs&nbsp;during construction and need space for more dogs coming in.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As of 7/19 AM: Up to 19 dogs need adopters and fosters! Check for updates at the Facebook link.&nbsp;&nbsp;🐶&nbsp;Adopters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Please go to the shelter today&nbsp;(11am to 7pm, arrive by 5:30pm or no later than 6pm.) Adopters are able to meet 2 dogs and bring dogs for meet and greets. 
Note: Adopters of pit bulls: Review the requirements and complete the&nbsp;Pet Parenting Certification (that takes about an hour)&nbsp;before going to adopt&nbsp;Pit Bull Terriers&nbsp;and specific bully-type breeds. Pet Parenting Certification info:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/animal-licensing/pit-bull-permits" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">environment.mypgc.us/pitbulls</a>&nbsp;
🐶 Prospective fosters:&nbsp;Fosters through the shelter and rescues are needed for these dogs.&nbsp;Please apply with rescue partners, or with the shelter on&nbsp;Thursday, to become a foster and save a life.&nbsp;The Friends of PG&nbsp;County Animal Shelter posts about dogs which need fosters through the shelter or otherwise through rescues.&nbsp;Fostering is usually free with a rescue.
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
Please review the shelter foster information, apply online and complete Pet Parenting Certification.&nbsp;Contact the shelter with the dog's name and ID. "Interested in Fostering: Email fosterpgcpets@co.pg.md.us "&nbsp;They allow pit bull-type dogs to be fostered in Maryland.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption/foster-information" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Foster Information | Prince George's County</a>&nbsp;
Please see bios, photos, and videos of the urgent dogs at these&nbsp;links, and share posts with friends, family,&nbsp;neighbors, and coworkers. 
Adoption website:&nbsp;<a href="https://24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">24petconnect.com/PGEOADOPT?at=DOG&amp;sb=days_MaxMin</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
View and share the&nbsp;Friends' posts &amp; album for all 32 urgent dogs:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Friends-of-PG-County-Animal-Shelter/61565594829660/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friends of PG County Animal Shelter | Upper Marlboro MD | Facebook</a>
Full Urgent List:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1BREVyrqjD/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/share/1BREVyrqjD/</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/175LEcyior/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18V3sdWyss/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
Pet Unity Project post:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/Da04YlYjwGt/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">instagram.com/petunityproject/p/Da04YlYjwGt/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DZIzG03kp4q/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petunityproject/p/DZ-tFwDgn-o/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>Shelter&nbsp;posts:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pgcpets4us/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/pgcpets4us/</a>&nbsp;
In this local news story, "shelter leaders say overcrowding remains an ongoing challenge," and "the shelter continues to rely on adopters, foster families and rescue organizations to help manage capacity and prevent future overcrowding crises."
<a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/life/pets/shelter-surge-why-emergency-pet-adoption-lists-becoming-more-common/65-5152f263-2299-46fb-98e6-88473d148427" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Shelter surge: Why emergency pet adoption lists becoming more common? | wusa9.com</a>
Prince George’s County Animal Shelter, 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Call 301-780 -7200 with the animal ID number(s) to check availability. Adoption Hours: Tuesday to Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. (Arrive 1 hour before closing.)
Links:&nbsp;PG County Shelter adoption steps, fees, and&nbsp;spay/neuter <a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-adoption</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is a courtesy post.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/environment/animal-services/pet-care-education/spaying-neutering" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>

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The National Museum of the American Indian welcomes elders, leaders, and members of the Oneida Indian Nation to share with visitors the legacy of Polly Cooper, an Oneida ancestor and icon.
Learn more about the Oneida Indian Nation with a presentation on Polly Cooper’s legacy, along with dance performances, food demonstrations, and a short film. Visitors can also enjoy a curator-led tour of Nation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations, hands-on activities, and more. While at the museum, enjoy Indigenous-inspired foods of the Americas at the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe, and stop by the interactive, family-friendly imagiNATIONS Activity Center which provides young visitors a lively space with a wide variety of learning experiences.&nbsp;

Local Event: First Allies: Polly Cooper and the Oneida Indian Nation

First Allies: Polly Cooper and the Oneida...

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Wednesdays, July 22 and July 29 (online), meeting at 7:00 p.m. each week. Each session is 90-120 minutes. This is an online class, conducted through Zoom meetings. Participants must have a reliable Internet connection and a computer, phone or device with a web camera and microphone.
This engaging workshop is designed to help you master the art of incorporating humor into your content, whether you're editing a comedy sketch, stand-up set or looking for ways to add comedy elements into your storytelling. We'll explore the anatomy of a good joke, tricks of the trade, and delve into various comedic styles to suit different genres. Discover the secrets of creating a lighthearted atmosphere, captivating your audience, and transforming your writing from mundane to memorable with humor.
Your instructor: Nikki Frias has contributed to Pop Sugar, Forbes, The Daily Beast, and Boardroom. She is an author, writing coach and teacher specializing in helping people find their form of funny. Her book is titled “Does this Divorce Make Me Look Fat?” and she currently teaches comedy writing at The Writer’s Center, and improv at the Washington Improv Theatre. Her second book "Damn, you still single?" is expected to hit shelves later this year.

Local Event: Humor Infusion: Writing Class

Humor Infusion: Writing Class

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Story Collider is back in DC for five true, personal stories exploring the phenomenon of positive feedback—from the runaway loops that leave us spiraling to the unconscious connections that take root in our minds.
Hosted by Shane M Hanlon &amp; Maryam Zaringhalam at Penn Social DC.
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The OATH: One Dream. One Nation. One Horizon. is an original musical that brings the legendary story of Gajah Mada—one of Indonesia's most celebrated historical figures—to life through music, dance, and theater. Performed by a multi-generational cast of children, parents, grandparents, and community members, the production celebrates courage, unity, and the power of cultural heritage. Whether you have Indonesian roots or are discovering this history for the first time, The OATH offers a vibrant, family-friendly evening of storytelling that bridges generations and invites audiences to experience the richness of Indonesian culture.

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The OATH: One Dream. One Nation. One Horizon.

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D.C. indie folk rockers Night Hawk headline DC9 with Spirit of the Bear on the heels of their new E.P. "Somewhere, Anywhere"
Night Hawk is an American indie rock band from Brunswick, Maine, now based in Washington, D.C. Originally a songwriting vehicle for Colter Adams and Peyton Semjen, the project has evolved into an acclaimed live act, earning a devoted following for its enchanting harmonies and clear-eyed lyricism.
Night Hawk’s music is defined by stark geometry and bold imagery, underpinned by crackling warmth and simmering tension. Drawing on themes of urban isolation, self-discovery amidst challenging transitions, and the catalogue of 20th century painter Edward Hopper, the band blends mellifluous violin and delicate finger-style guitar with the raw energy of barnstorming alternative rock, creating a sonic palette that is as expansive as it is emotionally precise.
The band has collaborated with the Whitney Museum and the Edward Hopper House on the Edward Hopper Recomposed concert series in Nyack, NY. Their debut album, Before We Begin, was produced by Colter Adams and Colin Miller (Indigo de Souza, Wednesday, MJ Lenderman).
Their E.P. "Somewhere, Anywhere," is out on all platforms on May 30, 2026.
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Spirit of the Bear quickly became one of the most fresh and exciting bands to emerge in the Ohio music scene with their unique blend of indie rock, pop, and electronic sensibilities coupled with their affinity for pop song writing. The band’s years of musical experience are accentuated by their use of two keyboard players, bringing a unique depth to their sound. Consisting of James Harker (lead vocals, guitar), Danny Svenson (keyboards), Ethan Schwendeman (keyboards), Nate Gelfand (Bass), and Jamie Vitullo (Drums), the band has shared the stage with acts such as Crowded House, Our Lady Peace, Ra Ra Riot, and Robert DeLong, among others. The members of Spirit of the Bear have 3 dogs and 5 cats, collectively.

Local Event: Night Hawk with Spirit of the Bear and Jem Wilde

Night Hawk with Spirit of the Bear and Jem Wilde

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Rogers Resolution Services

Hi, I'm Shelby! I’m a local mediator who helps neighbors resolve family, relationship, and workplace conflicts in a calm, structured way. Through my small business, Rogers Resolution Services, I offer mediation and conflict-resolution support tailored to your unique needs and help guide people through difficult conversations. I work primarily with co-parents, partners, relatives, roommates, and teams who need help talking through decisions, routines, boundaries, or recurring disagreements. I also support workplaces and community groups facing communication challenges or breakdowns. My role is neutral. I don’t give legal advice or take sides. I facilitate conversations, de-escalate tense situations, and help people reach practical and maintainable agreements they can feel comfortable with. Services include: • Family, community, and workplace mediation • Co-parenting communication planning • Conflict coaching (one-on-one support) • Group and organizational facilitation • Workplace and team communication support Please feel free to reach out if you or a neighbor need help with repairing communication, setting boundaries, and/or creating a healthier dynamic at home or at work. Thank you for reading, and I look forward to helping you!

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